Iran reports spread of Influenza A virus with fatal cases

A leading Iranian infectious disease specialist has warned of the widespread circulation of an Influenza A virus across the country, saying the strain has high transmission rates and has resulted in fatalities.

ICC refutes Israel’s appeal that sought to invalidate Netanyahu arrest warrant

The appeals chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled against Israel's arguments that the investigation into crimes in Gaza after 7 October 2023 was invalid.

Ukrainians’ trust in NATO collapses: Survey

Only a third of Ukrainians trust NATO, a new survey showed, signalling a sharp decline in the confidence of the country’s populace in the US-led military bloc.

US, Ukraine agree on ’90 percent’ of peace terms, punt on territory: Senior American officials

The United States, Ukraine and major European countries have reached consensus on 90 percent of terms for an accord to end Ukraine’s war, two senior American officials said Monday, but they say questions of territorial control have yet to be resolved.

Ukraine ‘already lost territory’: US

US President Donald Trump stated he had a “very good conversation” with European leaders and also spoke directly with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in recent days, as part of efforts to get all sides of the Ukraine conflict “on the same page.”

Ukraine ready to hold elections, renounce NATO aspirations: Bild

During negotiations in Berlin, the Kiev authorities allegedly agreed to hold elections within 100 days and to refrain from seeking NATO membership under certain conditions, Bild has reported.

Afghanistan’s neighbors refute foreign intervention, sanctions

Special representatives of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries and Russia have firmly opposed any foreign military presence, calling on countries responsible for the current situation in Afghanistan to contribute to reconstruction without using assistance as a political tool.

Iran, Belarus sign cooperation agreements during Minsk talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov, in Minsk on Monday, where the two sides signed three cooperation documents aimed at expanding diplomatic coordination and countering unilateral sanctions.

New MI6 head warns of growing Russian threat

Assassination plots, sabotage, cyber-attacks and the manipulation of information by Russia and other hostile states mean that “the frontline is everywhere”, the new head of MI6 warns.

Italy calls on Europe to strengthen defence as US signals pullback

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged Europe to strengthen its own defence capabilities in response to US President Donald Trump's shifting security strategy.

Iran calls on IAEA to clarify inspection protocols for facilities damaged by military attacks

Iran’s Vice President and head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must clarify whether it has any established guidelines for inspecting nuclear facilities that have been damaged by military attacks.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s adviser reaffirms Iran’s firm support for Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Senior Adviser to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution on International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati has stressed Tehran’s continued, resolute support for Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement.

Germany says decades of ‘Pax Americana’ over

The era of ‘Pax Americana’ is over for Europe, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated, adding that the global economy and political order are undergoing a “tectonic shift” in centers of power worldwide.

Iran traffic police warn of ‘human tragedy’ as road deaths reach 20,000 annually

Iran’s traffic police say around 20,000 people lose their lives in road accidents each year, while nearly 400,000 others are injured, with 10 to 15 percent of the injured suffering permanent disabilities, calling the figures a “human tragedy.”

Father and son identified as suspects in Australia attack

A father and son have been identified as the primary suspects behind a deadly attack on members of the Jewish community at Australia’s Bondi Beach, police announced.

US, Ukraine achieve ‘a lot of progress’ at talks in Berlin: Washington

The delegations of the United States and Ukraine achieved "a lot of progress" during negotiations in the German capital of Berlin, American Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff has stated.

3 killed in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Three people were killed when Israeli air attacks hit a motorcycle and two vehicles in southern Lebanon on Sunday, in the latest violation of last year’s ceasefire accord, authorities and local media have announced.

Iran: Oil exports continue under pre-sanctions era

Iran’s oil exports continue under conditions similar to the period before the snapback of sanctions, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said.

Iran raps dismissal of academic from U.S. university over support for Palestine

Iran’s judiciary has strongly criticized the dismissal of an Iranian academic from a US university, describing the move as another example of America’s human rights violations.

Ukraine ditches NATO ambition ahead of peace negotiations

Ukraine has relinquished its ambition of joining the NATO military alliance in exchange for Western security guarantees as a compromise to end the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated ahead of talks with U.S. envoys in Berlin.

Russia’s December oil and gas revenue set to drop to lowest level since 2020: Reuters

Russia’s oil and gas revenue in December is expected to be nearly half compared to the previous year, Reuters has reported.

Iran denounces deadly Sydney attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has strongly denounced the violent assault in Sydney, Australia.

At least 12 killed in shooting targeting Australia’s Jewish community

At least 12 people have been killed in a shooting on Australia’s Bondi Beach which targeted the Jewish community, police say. The attack, which took place as hundreds gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, has been declared a terrorist incident.

Iran says Tehran-Beirut diplomatic relations remain intact

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei has stated that diplomatic relations between Iran and Lebanon remain in place.

Iran urges US to respect Iranian people, their elected establishment

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called on the United States to respect the Iranian people and the ruling establishment they have chosen.

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